MILLTOWN AREA
COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
(MACA)
Trustee's Report
up to 31" March 2026

Charlty Name:
Milltown Area Community Association
Charity Reg Number:
102503
Registered office:
Glo 9 Brook St,
Dungannon,
County Tyrone,
BT717AN
Trustees:
The following served as Chatity Trustees,
David Corbett
Kim Farmer
Sharon Calms
Eileen Hazelton
Joy Gates
Olive Kirk
Bankers:
Ulster Bank
39 Market Sq
Dungannon
BT70 1JJ

Milltown Area Community Association
Trustee's Report up to 31st March 2026
NIC: 102503
Charltable Purpose
The Association is established to relieve povety, sickness and the aged and to promote
the benefit of the inhabitants of the Milltown Area and district area of Dungannon and its
environs (hereinafter described as Ihe area of benefif,) without distinction of age, gender,
race, political. religious or other opinion. by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary
organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advanc8 education, and to provid6
facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation,
with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Objectlves
Milltown Area Community Association was set up to improve quality of life of ￿SIdentS in
the Milltown a￿a. The organisation does the following: Provides a wide range of social
activities for the residents. young and old such as Summer Schemes, Christmas parties,
Senior citizens dinners, shopping trips, history trips and so on as well as lobby for improved
services and facilities in the area.
Achlavaments and Performance
Since our last AGM in 2024, activity within MACA has been rElatively quiet. Despite this, a
significant amount of work has continued behind the scenes, with committee members
dedicating considerable time and effort to ensure the group remained operational. I would
Ilke to extend my sincere thanks to each member of the committee for their commitment
and contribution during this period.
This report highlights some of our key achievements. I would also like to express my
gratitude to everyone who has supported MACA since our last AGM, and I look foDNard to
your continued support in the years ahead
The Chalrperson- Sharon Cairns
Ovorvlew
Th8 committee has mat regularly and has furthared its charitable aims through the following
activities.
Family Trlp to Portrush
This trip proved very popular for families and residents from the area with a bus travelling
to Portrush. A fantsstic day out was had by everyone.
Sènior Chrlstmas Dinner
Our senior citizens enjoyed a Christmas meal followed by entertainment, providing a
wonderful opportunity to come together and share an enjoyable and memorable occasion.

Chlldren's Chrisknas party
Our annual Christrnas party was held in the Legion Hall and was very well attended.
Entertainment was provided. and Santa Claus made an appearan￿, much to the delight
of the children.
Gardening Workshop
We provided residents with two gardening workshops in Gardiners Hall, where they leamed
how to plant containers, choose suitsble plants for the season and local climate, and carry
out basic plant (%re. The workshops also covered simple ganlen design ideas for small
spaces, as well as plant Maintenan￿ and general upkeep. The sessions were enjoyed by
everyone who attended.
Wreath Workshop
We provided residents with a wreath workshop in Gardiners Hall, where they learned a mix
of creative and practical skills. These induded how to construct a wreath base, select
suitable seasonal foliage and decorative materials, and use techniques for arranging and
securing greenery and decorations. The workshop also covered basic design principles,
how to personalise a wreath with ribbons and ornaments, and tips for preserving and
displaying the finished piece. The session was enjoyed by everyone who attended.
The Trustees have had due regard to the Commission's Public Benefit requiremenL and
no harm was caused in the provision of above activities.
Flnanclal R8vlèw
In the year 23124, MACA received income of£6060 which comprised offunding from Award
For All and Mid Ulster Distiict Council. Payments for the year totalled £2713.45 leaving a
closing balance of £4096.
In the year 24125, MACA received income of £306 of funding from Mid Ulster District
Council. Payments for the year totalled £1163.06 leaving a closing balance of £3238.94.
In the year 25126, MACA received nil income. Payments for the year totslled £306 leaving
a closing balance of £2932.94.
All funds were used to further the charitable aims of MACA.
Approved by the Trustees on
JY 4 2tsLL
And signed on their behalf by